Habakkuk 3

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 3

1 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet concerning erring ones:

2 Jehovah, I have heard Your report; I am afraid, Jehovah. As to Your work, give it life; in the midst of years, in the midst of years make known; in anger remember compassion.

3 God comes from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah. His majesty covers the heavens, and His praise fills the earth.

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Chapter Summary

Habakkuk in his prayer trembles at Jehovah's majesty. The confidence of his faith.

Key Hebrew Words

צָרָ֔ה vexer H6869 · TWOT 1974b
זֶ֥רֶם flood of rain H2230 · TWOT 581a
קַרְנַ֥יִם horn H7161 · TWOT 2072a
תִרְכַּב֙ mount and ride H7392 · TWOT 2163
מַרְכְּבֹתֶ֖י chariot H4818 · TWOT 2163f

People & Context

Plea for Compassion

Habakkuk offers a prayer concerning erring ones after hearing God's report, asking God to give His work life and to remember compassion in the midst o…

March of the Divine Warrior

God appears in majestic glory from Teman and Mount Paran, accompanied by plague and lightning, as He fiercely marches in indignation to thresh the nat…

Trembling and Unshakable Faith

Habakkuk trembles inwardly at the impending day of distress, yet resolves that even if all the crops and flocks completely fail, he will still exult a…

Timeline

Plea for Compassion

Habakkuk offers a prayer concerning erring ones after hearing God's report, asking God to give His work life and to remember compassion in the midst of His anger.

Habakkuk 3:1-2
March of the Divine Warrior

God appears in majestic glory from Teman and Mount Paran, accompanied by plague and lightning, as He fiercely marches in indignation to thresh the nations and bring salvation to His people and His anointed [10-13].

Habakkuk 3:3-15
Trembling and Unshakable Faith

Habakkuk trembles inwardly at the impending day of distress, yet resolves that even if all the crops and flocks completely fail, he will still exult and rejoice in Jehovah, who is his might and salvation.

Habakkuk 3:16-19

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